Can Sottofesa mean more than one cut?

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How do you order steak doneness in Poland?

In Poland, medium rare is called "Średnio krwisty". Rare is "Krwisty" and well done is "Dobrze wysmażony".

round primal · Italy

Sottofesa

Q: What is Sottofesa in Poland?

Sottofesa is the Italy retail name for the bottom round (outside round), which sits on the round primal. In Poland, the same cut is most often labeled zrazowa dolna.

Q: What is Sottofesa called in Poland?

Look for zrazowa dolna—mapped to Outside Round (bottom round (outside round)).

Q: What primal is Sottofesa from?

Outside Round is on the round primal (Outer thigh of the hindquarter).

In Poland, this cut is zrazowa dolna.

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Fig. 1 · Outer thigh of the hindquarter · round primal

About this cut

From the outer thigh (biceps femoris). Leaner and less tender than inside round. Used for roasts, rouladen, and ground beef. Often sold as bottom round roast or eye of round.

Primalround

LocationOuter thigh of the hindquarter

In Polandzrazowa dolna

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How to order steak doneness

Italy → Poland

rare	Al sangue	→	Krwisty	48–55°C
medium rare	Cottura media	→	Średnio krwisty	55–60°C
medium	Al punto	→	Średnio wysmażony	60–65°C
well done	Ben cotto	→	Dobrze wysmażony	70–100°C

Doneness terminology varies by country and restaurant. When unsure, describe what you want — e.g., “warm red center” — rather than relying on the name alone.

Detailed explanation

“Sottofesa” in Italy maps to canonical outside round (round: Outer thigh of the hindquarter). In Poland, look for labels such as zrazowa dolna. From the outer thigh (biceps femoris). Leaner and less tender than inside round. Used for roasts, rouladen, and ground beef. Often sold as bottom round roast or eye of round.